McLaren signs Oscar Piastri to a prolonged contract deal over several years
McLaren Secures Multi-Year Contract Extensions for Piastri and Norris
In a significant move for the Formula One (F1) racing world, McLaren has announced multi-year contract extensions for both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
The new deals, confirmed on March 11, secure Piastri's position with the team until at least the end of the 2028 season, while Norris's contract length is not explicitly stated but is confirmed to run at least up to the end of 2026.
Piastri, a championship-winning driver in Formula 2 and Formula 3, joined McLaren as a rookie in the 2023 season. His impressive performance led to an initial contract extension for an additional two seasons. This latest extension is a testament to the team's confidence in his abilities as a driver.
In his debut season with McLaren, Piastri secured a win in a Sprint race and achieved podium finishes in two Grands Prix. Last year, he took home victories at the Hungarian and Azerbaijan Grands Prix, as well as a Sprint win and multiple podium finishes.
Despite a ninth-place finish at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix season opener, where he qualified second but spun out in wet conditions, Piastri's strong performance overall has earned him this extended stay with McLaren.
Meanwhile, Norris claimed victory at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, marking a successful start to the ongoing racing season. He received his own multi-year contract extension last year.
The multi-year extensions for both drivers come at a time when McLaren is enjoying significant success. The team secured the 2024 Constructors' Championship, their first since 1998, under the leadership of CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella, who have also secured multi-year extensions.
The details of the terms of the latest contract extensions for Piastri and Norris have not been disclosed. However, the team's successful leadership has been instrumental in their recent achievements, and fans can look forward to seeing these talented drivers continue to race for McLaren for an extended period.
